SANTA CLARA, Calif.,
Jan. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat
Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), a leading wireless expert in
advanced IP migration solutions, today announced that John J. Madigan will succeed J. Russell Mincey as Vice President, Corporate
Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Mr. Mincey will be
leaving Aviat Networks as a result of the closing of the company's
North Carolina offices and the
move of its corporate headquarters to Santa Clara, California. Mr. Mincey will
remain employed with the company as an advisor through March 4, 2011, to help with the transition of his
function.
"We are pleased that John Madigan
is joining Aviat Networks as Vice President, Corporate Controller
and Principal Accounting Officer," said Tom
Cronan, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of
Aviat Networks. "John brings a wealth of financial and management
expertise at public and private high tech companies, including
Ericsson/Redback Networks and Siebel Systems. John's leadership
will be essential to establishing a new, efficient and structured
accounting and finance team in Santa
Clara."
Mr. Madigan has held senior accounting positions with a number
of technology companies. Before joining Aviat Networks, he served
as Vice President, Corporate Controller of Redback Networks, Inc.,
an Internet network equipment provider, and then as Vice President,
Finance after Ericsson's acquisition of Redback in January 2007. From 2001 to 2006, Mr. Madigan
served as Controller of Siebel Systems, Inc., a customer
relationship management application company that was acquired by
Oracle Corporation in 2006.
Mr. Madigan is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a
bachelor's degree in business from Santa Clara
University.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), previously known as Harris
Stratex Networks, Inc., is a leading wireless expert in advanced IP
network migration, building the foundation for the 4G/LTE broadband
future. We offer best-of-breed wireless transmission solutions
including LTE-ready microwave backhaul and a complete portfolio of
essential service options that enable wireless public and private
telecommunications operators to deliver advanced data, voice and
video and mobility services around the world. Aviat Networks is
agile, adaptive and anticipates what's coming, to help our
customers make the right choices. Our products and services are
designed for flexible evolution, no matter what the future brings.
With global reach and local presence on the ground, we work by the
side of our customers allowing them to quickly and cost effectively
seize new market and service opportunities while managing migration
toward an all-IP future. For more information, please visit
www.aviatnetworks.com or join the dialogue at
www.twitter.com/aviatnetworks.
SOURCE Aviat Networks